what do you think is the most meaningless word in language? here is a list. you may well have your own list, and your own choice as to which single word is the most meaningless. assume that all these words can be translated into almost all widely used languages.
authoritarian
bad
definitive
deserving
extraordinary
fascist
freedom
genius
good
groundbreaking
human
hypocritical
indigenous
imperialist
important
meaningful
meaningless
mediocre
natural
normal
power
privilege
progressive
reactionary
revolutionary
sensational
subversive
together
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my own nomination for most meaningless word is “human” - when it is used in any but a strict biological sense.
the spectators acted in a completely inhuman way.
i want to be respected for what i am - a human being.
the movie was a great human experience and brought the whole audience together.
what does it mean to be human?
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